Antonyms for entertaining
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : en-ter-tey-ning |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛn tərˈteɪ nɪŋ |
Definition of entertaining
Origin :- late 15c., "to keep up, maintain, to keep (someone) in a certain frame of mind," from Middle French entretenir (12c.), from Old French entretenir "hold together, stick together, support," from entre- "among" (from Latin inter; see inter-) + tenir "to hold" (from Latin tenere; see tenet).
- Sense of "have a guest" is late 15c.; that of "amuse" is 1620s. Meaning "to allow (something) to consideration" (of opinions, notions, etc.) is 1610s. Related: Entertained; entertaining.
- adj amusing, pleasing
- The wine account—there is one, but it ought to be Mrs. Whitney's; for entertaining.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- I find the study of electricity so entertaining that I am apt to neglect my other work.'
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- I have very strong reasons indeed, for entertaining that wish.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- Naturally he will be asked about everywhere, and there'll be loads of entertaining to do in return.
- Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Their manner of entertaining their guests is familiar and kind.
- Extract from : « Tacitus on Germany » by Tacitus
- You know that Monsieur Garconnet is entertaining the colonel and the prefect.
- Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
- Very pleasant and entertaining was the time we spent together that night.
- Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
- It is an entertaining book, and by no means an unprofitable one.
- Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various
- That is right, but I don't often have the pleasure of entertaining guests from God's Voice.
- Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
- He had treated me almost like a son, had introduced me to his family, entertaining me at his table.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
Synonyms for entertaining
- absorbing
- affecting
- be a ball
- captivating
- charming
- cheerful
- cheering
- clever
- compelling
- delightful
- diverting
- droll
- enchanting
- engaging
- engrossing
- enjoyable
- enthralling
- enticing
- entrancing
- exciting
- fascinating
- fun
- funny
- gas
- gay
- humorous
- impressive
- inspiring
- interesting
- lively
- moving
- piquant
- pleasant
- pleasurable
- poignant
- priceless
- provocative
- recreative
- relaxing
- restorative
- riot
- rousing
- scream
- side-splitting
- stimulating
- stirring
- striking
- thrilling
- witty
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